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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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